JFJ stages protest in HWT today calling for increased accountability in police force; cop supporters stage counter protest

Several placard-bearing protesters took to the streets in Half-Way-Tree in Kingston this afternoon to further press for increased accountability within the police force, especially through the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

This amidst concern over the number of police fatal shootings so far this year.

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) lead the protest.

Shanice Gibbs was on location and filed this report.

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Firefighters still battling blaze along Charles Street and Luke Lane in Downtown Kingston

Several placard-bearing protesters took to the streets in Half-Way-Tree in Kingston this afternoon to further press for increased accountability within the police force, especially through the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

This amidst concern over the number of police fatal shootings so far this year.

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) lead the protest.

Shanice Gibbs was on location and filed this report.

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Montego Bay Metro expands service in Green Pond, St. James and Green Island, Hanover this morning

Several placard-bearing protesters took to the streets in Half-Way-Tree in Kingston this afternoon to further press for increased accountability within the police force, especially through the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

This amidst concern over the number of police fatal shootings so far this year.

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) lead the protest.

Shanice Gibbs was on location and filed this report.

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KSAMC reports improvement in Road March post-cleanup when compared to last year’s staging – CEO Robert Hill

Several placard-bearing protesters took to the streets in Half-Way-Tree in Kingston this afternoon to further press for increased accountability within the police force, especially through the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

This amidst concern over the number of police fatal shootings so far this year.

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) lead the protest.

Shanice Gibbs was on location and filed this report.

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“No entity found in breach of the nation’s environmental laws is above prosecution” -Samuda

Several placard-bearing protesters took to the streets in Half-Way-Tree in Kingston this afternoon to further press for increased accountability within the police force, especially through the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

This amidst concern over the number of police fatal shootings so far this year.

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) lead the protest.

Shanice Gibbs was on location and filed this report.

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The Gov’t’s goals not at odds with those of environmental advocates, conservationists – Prime Minister Holness

Several placard-bearing protesters took to the streets in Half-Way-Tree in Kingston this afternoon to further press for increased accountability within the police force, especially through the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

This amidst concern over the number of police fatal shootings so far this year.

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) lead the protest.

Shanice Gibbs was on location and filed this report.

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JFJ re-emphasizes that tomorrow’s protest in Half-Way-Tree is peaceful and not anti-cop

Several placard-bearing protesters took to the streets in Half-Way-Tree in Kingston this afternoon to further press for increased accountability within the police force, especially through the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

This amidst concern over the number of police fatal shootings so far this year.

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) lead the protest.

Shanice Gibbs was on location and filed this report.

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Police-court collaboration needed to find effective ways to remove reckless drivers from roads, especially those deemed repeat offenders

Several placard-bearing protesters took to the streets in Half-Way-Tree in Kingston this afternoon to further press for increased accountability within the police force, especially through the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

This amidst concern over the number of police fatal shootings so far this year.

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) lead the protest.

Shanice Gibbs was on location and filed this report.

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Enterprise risk expert suggests Jamaica could see growth opportunities despite uncertainties surrounding U.S. immigration and trade policies

Several placard-bearing protesters took to the streets in Half-Way-Tree in Kingston this afternoon to further press for increased accountability within the police force, especially through the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

This amidst concern over the number of police fatal shootings so far this year.

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) lead the protest.

Shanice Gibbs was on location and filed this report.

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19 y/o motorcyclist killed in crash along Sun Valley Main Road, St. James last night

Several placard-bearing protesters took to the streets in Half-Way-Tree in Kingston this afternoon to further press for increased accountability within the police force, especially through the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

This amidst concern over the number of police fatal shootings so far this year.

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) lead the protest.

Shanice Gibbs was on location and filed this report.

Read More